Excalibur Island Packat Catamaran OPERATION MANUAL. Figure 1 Under Sail

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1 Excalibur 1993 Island Packat Catamaran OPERATION MANUAL Figure 1 Under Sail Figure 2 General Information Rev D March 2014

2 Separate showers Foredeck locker Folding chairs & tables. chain locker/s, spare chain, anchor, dock lines Queen size births Engine/s Figure 3 Overview Max Passengers 6 adult 2 children Per personal flotation Sleeps 6 Cabins 2 Queen Stateroom Heads 2 1-electric Showers 2 LOA 40' - Anchor to davit LWI 31 Beam 15 ft Figure 4 Specification Draft Engine/s Fuel Water Sail sq-ft Mast Height 2 1/2 ft 2-Yanmar 3GM30 55 Gal Gal. tanks 140 Gal. total 230 main % Genoa ~50 ft Rev D March 2014

3 Table of contents Excalibur 1 Table of contents 3 BOAT OPERATON 8 ENGINES 8 Engine Coolant 8 Engine Sea Strainer 8 Engine Oil 8 Belts 9 BILGES 9 DC ELECTRICAL SELECTORS FOR STARTUP 9 SHIFTING 10 STARTING 11 Port Engine 11 Starboard Engine. 11 SHUTDOWN 11 Port Engine 11 Starboard engine. 11 FUELING UP 11 Helm & Wheel 12 GETTING UNDERWAY 12 Set AC Source 12 Getting underway with wind blowing you to the dock 13 Getting underway with wind blowing you off of the dock 14 SAILS AND RIGGING 15 To unfurl the jib 16 Stack pack -Opening: & raising the sail 16 Lowering the mainsail 17 Troubleshooting Sails and Rigging 17 DINGHY 17 DOCKING 18 Landing with wind blowing you off of the dock. 19 MOORING CANS (BUOYS) 20 ANCHORING 20 Setting the anchor: 21 Tying a Rolling Hitch 22 Raising the anchor: 23 Rhode - Chain Transition 24 Raising the anchor/rhode if the windlass is not working 24 Re-Charging batteries while on the hook. 24 DODGER AND BIMINI 24 PRIVACY/SUN Curtains' 25 Salon Step curtain 25 Settee Privacy/Sun Curtains 25 Rev D March 2014

4 Foredeck Folding Chairs 26 SETTEE / BIRTH 26 BOAT SYSTEMS 27 Boat Equipment & Systems Manuals are located on the shelf above the foot of the port birth. 27 SEACOCKS & STRAINERS 27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Volt AC System 29 Generator Volt DC System 31 Troubleshooting Electrical Systems 32 SANITATION SYSTEM 32 Manual Marine Head 32 Starboard Electric Head 33 Holding Tanks 33 FRESH WATER SYSTEM 34 Fresh Water Tank/s 34 Water Tank Switching valves 34 Fresh Water Pump 35 Water Heater 35 Showers 35 Transom fresh water shower 35 Cockpit Fresh Water Spigot 35 GALLEY SYSTEMS 35 Propane Stove/Oven 35 Refrigeration 36 Barbeque 36 HEATING SYSTEMS 36 Wabasto Forced Air Diesel Furnace 37 Space Heater (110 Volt AC) 37 REVERSE CYCLE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM 38 Aft System. 38 Forward Reverse Cycle System 38 ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 38 VHF Radio 38 Speakers for VHF Radio 38 Global Positioning System (GPS) 38 Depth Sounder/Knot Meter/Wind Speed 39 AUTOHELM 39 AM/FM Stereo Radio 10 pack CD Player 39 TV/DVD Player with remote controllers 39 Dish TV (IN FOR REPAIR) 39 BBX Wireless 40 BILGE PUMPS 40 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 42 First Aid Kit 42 4 of 51 Rev D March 2014

5 Fire Extinguishers 42 Signaling Flares 42 Life Jackets 42 SPARES & Tools 43 EMERGENCY, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 44 No 12 volt power. 44 ENGINE PROBLEMS 44 Engine Overheating: 44 Low Oil Pressure: 44 Alternator Failure: 44 Engine Dies And Won t Restart: 44 Emergency Shutdown 45 Engines won't start 45 Engine won't turn over at all. 45 Not enough power to turn the engine over rapidly enough to start. 45 Propane stove won't work. 46 ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS 46 Batteries won't charge from shore power. 46 RE-boot / Reset the Inverter 46 Using Automotive battery charger 46 STEERING GEAR FAILURE 47 LIST OF FIGURES 48 INDEX 50 Figure 5 Collage 5 of 51 Rev D March 2014

6 Introduction Welcome aboard! We are happy you have chosen Excalibur for your sailing vacation. Excalibur is a Island Packet 35' catamaran.. She was built 1993 Excalibur is a sophisticated, comfortable cruiser with spacious living accommodations Excalibur features: 2 queen staterooms, 2 heads ( one electric, one manual) separate stalls for both showers. 2 air conditioning heat exchangers Wabasto diesel heated air & hot water TV, Blue-ray DVD, Sony I-pad dock, AM&FM radio 13 cuft of freezer & refrigerator space Toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker 600 amp hr battery bank, 2.8 KW inverter, 2KW Honda generator 55 gal. fuel, 140 gal. water, 60 gal. waste water Lazy jack stack pack for the mainsail Expansive 15 foot wide bimini covering the entire cockpit Panoramic view from cockpit, settee, and foredeck Efficient cruise, 6.5 knots gph Wonderful panoramic views are available from the cockpit, foredeck, and the settee in the salon. The entire cockpit is covered with a 15 foot wide bimini, providing excellent protection from the rain and sun we have in the Islands All working sheets and lines lead to the cockpit. Jib sheets and furling line are within reach from the helm. You will want to make yourself aware of the maneuvering, docking and mooring abilities using the twin engines, helm, fenders and swim step of Excalibur. All of the above is much easier and safer for the helmsman and crew. The information summarized in this manual is intended to assist all skippers, crew and guests aboard in feeling more comfortable with the basic systems and how they work. If something isn't familiar to you, please check these notes. If the information is unclear, incomplete, confusing, or otherwise less than helpful, please help us to add, change, or restate the information so that it conveys the desired results. Please feel free to add your suggestions for other information or clarifications at the end of this manual, or simply add a comment or two in the margin as appropriate. Your suggestions will be incorporated into future revisions. In addition to the information contained in this manual; you will find a Excalibur Systems pouch aboard. This pouch contains information from manufacturers on various systems and items aboard Excalibur. There is also a manual for the Yanmar engines stowed on the port berth book shelf. You will see this is posted as a no smoking and no pet s vessel. We ask that you restrict smoking to the cockpit or decks and/or dockside in order to maintain a pleasant sailing environment for all guests. Your co-operation is appreciated. 6 of 51 Rev D March 2014

7 Introduction There is a logbook stored by the navigation station. Please feel free to use the logbook to document your adventures if you wish. You may also use this logbook to make any comments and/or suggestions about improving Excalibur for future charters. Please feel free to us if you would like to make any other comments or suggestions as well. We are interested in ensuring Excalibur is not only well maintained, but also improved over time. We look forward to hearing from you. We are sure you will enjoy sailing the beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest aboard Excalibur. If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff. Have a great sailing adventure, and again thanks for choosing Excalibur. 7 of 51 Rev D March 2014

8 Boat Operations BOAT OPERATON ENGINES Excalibur has 2 Yanmar 30 horsepower auxiliary engines (Models 3YM-30 and 3GM-30). Each engine drives a three-blade feathering propeller equally effective in forward and reverse. There is a single control lever that operates both the throttle and transmission for each engine. Each day you are planning to use the engine, you should check the COOLANT, OIL, BILGES, BELTS, and SEA STRAINER by remembering you re WOBBS : Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and Sea Strainer Spare parts, oil, rags, coolant are found in the port cockpit lazarette. Engine Coolant Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank. Engine coolant is a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water. The coolant is kept in the port cockpit. Each tank is located on the port side of the engine room hatch. Figure 6 Engine Temperature, oil pressure Fuel Gauge port cockpit Aft and above the port cockpit seat are the temperature and oil pressure gauges for the engines and a fuel gauge. Tachometers are located on the helm station. The starboard engine hours meter is located on the aft bulkhead of the (salon step control panel. The port engine hours are readable on the tachometer when the engine ignition is turned on A sound alarm is provided to indicate high fresh water temperature and low oil pressure. The engines will propel Excalibur at about 6 knots in calm water at 2800 RPM on both engines, and about 5.2 knots operating the port engine only. The port engine is newer, therefore the choice for single engine cruising. (Put the starboard engine in reverse to keep the prop from turning) We ask that you maintain engine RPM between 2500 and 2800 for cruising. Higher throttle settings will only minimally increase speed, but will greatly increase fuel consumption and wear on the engine. Please limit higher throttle settings for emergency situations only. Engine Sea Strainer The sea strainer for each engine is located on the starboard side of each engine room hatch. It should be checked daily, as it can clog with seaweed and other debris. To check the strainer, place a flashlight on the aft side of the glass to shine through the other glass side. If debris is visible it will have to be removed. To clear debris from the strainer, first close the thru-hull valve located at the base of the companionway steps. Two bolts hold the top of the strainer to its assembly. Loosen the nuts. Be careful not to lose the nuts. Move the cap aside to get access to the strainer. First note the position of the strainer screen handle. The bottom of the strainer is keyed and will have to be in the same position to be correctly replaced. It can only be repositioned if the keys are aligned. Lift the screen and clear it of any debris. Engine Oil Check the oil level in the engine with the dipstick located on the starboard side of the starboard engine, and on the forward starboard side of the port engine. 8 of 51 Rev D March 2014

9 You must 'Double Dip". The first dip will always read low. Always wipe the stick and reinsert. The oil level should be anywhere between the high and low marks. Spare oil is kept in the port cockpit locker. The starboard engine dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine. The port engine dipstick is located on the forward starboard side of the engine Oil is added via the caps on top of the valve covers. If you need to add oil, please use great care not to overfill. Running the engine with too much oil will cause damage. Belts Check the general condition of the belts, hoses, and fuel lines. The alternator belt tension should be just enough to move the belt when turning the alternator pulley. Boat Operations BILGES The engine rooms drain under the shower pans and forward in each hull to a point at the base of the companionway steps. Small hatches are located there for access to the bilge and the thru hull for each engine. Aft of the each hatch under the flooring is the thru hull seacock to the respective engine. These must be in the open position before the engines are turned on. The Yanmar engines are cooled by a heat exchanger. The engine pumps sea water through a sea water strainer, then through a heat exchanger that cools the coolant fluid, thus cooling the engine. The sea water is then pumped overboard. DC ELECTRICAL SELECTORS FOR STARTUP Engine battery selector switches are located on the bulkhead, port of each engine. Make sure they are in the ON position. The house battery switch (located next to the salon steps) should be left on 1 unless there is trouble starting the engines. 9 of 51 Rev D March 2014

10 Boat Operations Fuel Gauge Windlass Breaker Fuel Gauge Rocker Switch Refrigerator Wash-down pump Fan Port & Starboard Water tank Gauges Main DC Breaker Bilge Pump Toggle Switches Read the Tach displayed on the helm station Figure 7 Salon Step Panel If there is trouble, you can connect the house bank and engine batteries together : rotate the main selector to 'All' then remove the panel behind the Salon Steps and set the rotary selector on the port wall to "All" SHIFTING To engage the transmission, move the throttle/shift lever to the neutral (straight up) position until the red button pops back out. Push throttle forward for forward propulsion, or back for backward propulsion. Tach hours Red button Engine Battery selector Figure 8 Engine battery selector Salon Step Cubby Hole On / Off Start After the engines are started, position the rotary switches to their original positions. House selector - #1 Engine battery selector - OFF Stop 10 of 51 Rev D March 2014 Figure 9 Starbord Helm

11 Boat Operations STARTING Port Engine (newest and easiest to start and should be started first) Windlass INOP Place the throttle/shift lever in low/neutral (straight up and centered Turn the ignition key on. Then turn the key further to start the engine. When the engine fires, release the pressure on the key, leaving the ignition on. Figure 10 Port Helm Tachometer hours Stop Starboard Engine. (See previous figure) Put the throttle lever into the neutral position Push the On/Off button. The oil pressure alarm should sound. Press the start button and hold until the engine fires. Then release the start button When starting cold, allow the engine to warm up at an idle for TEN MINUTES prior to applying a load. If load is applied before the engine warms it may seize. Normal idle speed is 800 to 1000 RPM. Be sure the audible alarm is not sounding. It should stop when the engine starts. NOTE: Do not hold the start key for more that FIFTEEN SECONDS at a time. If the engine does not start the first time, wait a few seconds before trying again. Please remember NEVER TURN THE KEY OFF WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING! You could do serious alternator damage. It should always remain on. Engine alarms will not work when the key is off. While the engine is warming, check for water exiting the exhaust. To remain in neutral while advancing the throttle: place throttle in neutral hold in red button while advancing the throttle the button will be released when the throttle is brought back to neutral SHUTDOWN Place each throttle/shift lever in neutral and allow the engine to cool down for several minutes. Usually this is about the amount of time it takes to secure your lines and plug into shore power. Port Engine Push the STOP button until the engine stops. If the engine does not stop, you have turned off the ignition key. Turn it back on and press the Stop button again. Turn off the ignition key when the engine is stopped. Starboard engine. Put the throttle lever into the neutral position Push the Stop button. The oil pressure should sound. Press the ON/Off button and hold until the oil pressure alarm stops and the dial lights turn off. An audible alarm will sound for each engine until the ignition is turned off. FUELING UP You will need to fuel up before returning to the slip a t the end of your charter. The fuel tank is 55 gallons. 11 of 51 Rev D March 2014

12 Boat Operations Use only DIESEL FUEL! Make sure you have the diesel line. Different stations use different colors. The fuel gauge rocker switch selector is located on the panel on the port side of cockpit stairway. Diesel Fuel Filler Cap Waste Pumpouts Figure 11 Waste and fuel caps One fuel gauge is port of the rocker switch. Another is located on the cockpit port engine panel on the port side of the cockpit. Before refueling, have a few oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. Use the rocker switch on the salon step panel to activate the cockpit fuel gauge. You can safely fill up to the 'Full' indicator on either gauge. It takes about 10 gallons to fill from 3/4 mark to 'Full'. The diesel fuel cap fitting is on top of the port forward cockpit seat backrest. The waste pump outs are located on the port deck alongside the cockpit. Do not fill beyond Full or you will have overflow from the fuel tank vent into the water and fill the vent line with fuel. The vent is located aft of the waste fittings on the port hull.. Place the diesel fuel nozzle into the tank opening, start pumping slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel flow. The fuel will flow readily into the fuel tank if the vent line is not plugged. If the fuel tries to gurgle back up the orifice as the air tries to escape the tank, you will want to blow the vent line clear of fuel. (someone over filled the tank at the last fill up, and filled the vent line with fuel) You can find the blowout tube in the chart table. Place the tube over the vent and blow the fuel in the line back into the tank. Then begin refueling. You will be happy you did this. Once the fuel gauge needle is at full, you should have 40 usable gallons of fuel. That is a range of about 240 nautical 6 kts with both engines at 2800 rpm. Enough to get you to the next fuel stop, possibly for the entire week. Spillage may result in a fine from law enforcement. Caution Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly. Helm & Wheel The wheel turns 270 degrees either direction. Moving in reverse, the rudders can flip the wheel to one side or the other, making it impossible to steer using only the engines and propellers. Use the wheel lock on the starboard side of the helm when moving backward faster than 'dead slow' to prevent the rudders from flipping the helm. Your directional control of the boat comes from varying the throttles of the engines. GETTING UNDERWAY Start the engines and leave them in idle. Set AC Source Behind the radar display: 12 of 51 Rev D March 2014

13 Boat Operations Shore Power 1 & 2 Shore Power 1 Switch AC source rotary dial for 120v from Shore power to Inverter. Figure 12 AC Source Rotary Dial Inverter Turn off the 'Charger/Inverter' breaker in the Radar Cubby Hole AC Panel #2 Press the inverter button on the Magnum control panel above the main AC panel. The inverter LED will blink and become constant green. Pic # Turn off the water heater on the Main AC panel Turn on the Wabasto Main for hot water underway. Turn off the shore power breaker on the dock. Disconnect the shore power line, coil and hang it on the port transom. Turn on the radio, instruments, autohelm and radar if needed on the DC panel. Shore Power Battery Power AC Source Selector 1 or 1&2 Inverter AC Panel 1 Water Heater Air Cond Settee & Births AC Panel 2 Microwave Air Cond Heads & Gally As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed OFF OFF As Needed OFF Air Cond Pump OFF Charger On OFF Figure 13 Setting Battery / Shore power options Return to the helm. Shift each engine into foreword and reverse to ensure correct operation of the transmissions. Then place engines in forward with enough power to make the bow and spring lines go slack. Getting underway with wind blowing you to the dock Swinging the bow away from the dock. You will hold your position on the dock while using the engines to swing the bow away from the dock pivoting on the stern fender.. Engines forward with enough throttle to tension the stern line and to slack the bow and spring lines. Have your crew coil and hang the bow & spring lines in the hangers provided. Center the helm Shift both engines in neutral Have your crew on the swim step let loose the stern line. Place dock-side engine forward and the other in reverse. Increase throttles so that the bow begins to move into the wind. Watch the stern fender. Adjust throttle so that the boat does not move fore or aft. Watch the back stay so it does not hit the dock. When the bow has swung out far enough, shift the engine in reverse engine to forward. Move smartly away from the dock, else the wind will take control of the boat. 13 of 51 Rev D March 2014

14 Boat Operations Stern Fender Figure 14 Pivoting on stern fender If the helm is centered, the boat will move nicely forward and maintain the direction you are pointed in.. Swinging the stern away from the dock. You will hold your position on the dock, swing the stern out pivoting on the fenders placed forward Take fenders from the windward side and place forward as shown below Use engines to swing the stern out without rolling fore or aft on the fenders on the nose. Center and lock the helm so the rudders don't flip by themselves. When the stern has as swung out far enough, shift the engine in forward to reverse, move quickly away before the wind has a chance to push you around When clear, release the helm and navigate normally Figure 15 Ready to swing the stern away from the dock. Getting underway with wind blowing you off of the dock. 14 of 51 Rev D March 2014

15 Boat Operations Arrange the stern line so that it can be released easily Put engines in foreword to swing the bow to the dock and release the tension on the dock lines. The bow & spring line should be slack. Have your crew release, coil and hang the bow and spring lines. Put the engines in neutral and tell the crew on the swim step to release the stern line. Shift to forward as appropriate to maintain clearance from the dock and other boats.. Figure knot wind blowing the bow off the dock, engines forward, held by single stern line. Once clear of boats and docks, raise the fenders and make secure the dock lines on the rail in their hangers or hung on the rail. Once the fenders are raised, I have always kept the them hanging on outside of the rail. SAILS AND RIGGING Excalibur is equipped with a furling Genoa and a mainsail stored in a stack pack with lazy jacks on the boom. You can stow the bimini at any time and raise the mainsail when you wish. The lazy jack stack pack combination makes raising and lowering the mainsail quite easy. The using the reefing lines as a downhaul brings the mainsail down in seconds. The decision to raise the mainsail is determined by which adds more to the your pleasure of the chartered cruise, the bimini or the mainsail. lines attached so it can be opened and closed easily from either end of the boom. The Lazy jack lines have a tape on each showing where to hook it to the appropriate cleat on the mast. This rig has swept back spreaders and a double backstay. This allows free access to the swim platform. It also means that dead downwind sailing places the sail on the spreaders. A broad reach, with close attention to keeping the sail off the spreaders, is recommended. As there is no preventer, take care with jibing for your sake, and for the protection of the gear. It is easy to furl and unfurl the Genoa. The fully battened, mainsail is stored in a stack pack for easy care. The stack pack zipper has 15 of 51 Rev D March 2014

16 Boat Operations To unfurl the jib The jib is furled. The furling line is led aft to the port side of the cockpit.: Move the cars on the jib sheet car tracks as far aft as possible and lock them un-cleat the furling line, make sure the furling line is free to run smoothly as the appropriate jib sheet is pulled in. wrap the appropriate downwind sheet around the downwind winch make sure the lazy jib sheet is free to run as the working sheet is pulled in. pull the sheet aft while maintaining light tension on the furling line, cleat and secure the furling line when desired furling level has been achieved. To furl the jib, apply slight tension on the jib sheets while pulling on the furling line until it is fully furled. Place three or so wraps of the jib sheets around the furled jib to hold the jib securely. jack battens should be level with the end of the boom for optimum catching of the sail & reefing lines. Bungees Figure 17 Stack Pack, bungees, cleat and halyard Jib sheets are led to the cockpit to self tailing winches through blocks on tracks on the deck.. Experience has shown that the best position of the running blocks for sailing is farthest aft on their track. Jib sheets, mainsheet, halyards and reefing lines are all operated from the cockpit.. A lazy jack type system with sail cover on the boom simplifies sail handling. There is no spinnaker. There is a whisker pole Stack pack -Opening: & raising the sail. The lazy jack halyard lines run from pulleys above the boom inside the stack pack to cleats located just under the bottom edge of the stack pack on the mast. Raise the lower edge of the stack pack to reveal the cleats. Release the bungees on the stack pack Loosen the main sheet. Locate the tape mark on the line and first secure to the cleat with the mark on the bottom of the cleat. The aft end of the lazy Figure 18 Tape on Lazy Jack Halyard The lines are then set to optimal length for raising the sail Lines on the starboard side of the stack pack run fore and aft from the zipper to the ends of the stack pack. Free the line and you can run the zipper fore and aft without having to reach over the dodger. Once the stack pack is unzipped, you can coil and hang the zipper line on the cleat at the aft end of the boom You are ready to raise the sail. 16 of 51 Rev D March 2014

17 Boat Operations Lowering the mainsail. Adjust the lazy jack lines so the aft end of the battens are level with the aft end of the boom. You can use the forward reefing lines as downhauls when lowering the mainsail. The aft reefing lines may fall outside of the stack pack. just pile them back in. Once lowered, shake the sale all the way down into the canvas stack pack. lift the zippered flaps on each side of the pack above the top of the sail. Make sure the zipper lines are outside, above and free of the stack pack before zipping shut. Loosen the lazy jack halyard lines, pull the rings forward and bungee to the boom. Then secure the line and finish the aft bungee to the boom Troubleshooting Sails and Rigging 1. Mainsail resists being raised: Check all lines. Both reefing lines should be loose and flopping. The boom vang should be loose. The battens should not be stuck on the lazy-jack lines. If they are, lower the sail and be sure to be head to wind on raising the sail again. Bungee the painter is tied to the davit. Davit rings & Single line with jam cleat Seat is tied down to use with rope ladder Figure 19 Stowing the dinghy. The dinghy is hung correctly on the davit when the side edge of the dinghy is at the level of the brace across the dinghy davit. The dinghy is secured with a 4 lines. Jam cleats & lines are hung from each davit. The jam cleat on each line is used to tighten and release the appropriate line on the dinghy.. (Note - a friend of mine flipped his dinghy, and his inflatable PFD had a leak. If a boat hadn't been passing, he would not be alive today) 2. Furling line gets stuck partway through the furling process: This is usually due to not applying proper tension on lines in furling and unfurling process. (There is a lever on the furling roller that may need repositioning to allow free turning). Try letting the jib out and repeating the process. Be sure you are headed into the wind to reduce pressure on the rig. If this fails you could have an over-ride in the furling drum that needs to be fixed. MOB block & tackle on davit pole Rope Ladder Life Sling Swim ladder on starboard swim step DINGHY The dinghy is stowed on the dinghy davit. It is equipped with two ores, a plastic bailer and a small anchor with 5 ft of chain and 25 feet of rhode. Figure 20 Rope ladder and dinghy flip line the dinghy. Before lowering the dinghy make sure: you place the plug into the transom of the dinghy from the outside. 17 of 51 Rev D March 2014

18 Boat Operations 2) If you wish to right the dinghy. When on top, you may stand over the ladder, line in hand, lean back and the dinghy should flip over. Swim to the rope ladder and board the dinghy again (you should be able to use the seat to haul yourself aboard) When rowing your dinghy to shore, use EXTREME CAUTION. Choose an area free of any large rocks that might cause harm in beaching. Lift up on and carry the dinghy to bring it up to higher ground. Please never drag it. Secure it when leaving as the tides come up quickly. Figure 21 Rewinding Dinghy Ladder The foot pump for the dinghy is stored in the starboard transom lazarette. There is a patch kit onboard in the chart table if the dinghy is ruptured DOCKING Excalibur is excellent when maneuvering in reverse. Standing forward of the helm and facing aft provides an excellent view aft while maneuvering. There is no need for heroic jumping to the dock. Maneuver the boat so someone on the swim step can tie a line to a cleat on the dock. Figure 22 Bungie on Dinghy Ladder Righting an overturned dinghy. 1) Getting on top of the overturned dinghy Swim to and release the 'flip over' line from the starboard side. With the 'flip' line in hand, swim to and release the rope ladder. As you do, pass the line over the bottom of the dinghy. Use the flip line to haul yourself onto the bottom of the dinghy. Steerage is provided by using both of the engine throttles differentially as if one were controlling the treads of a tank. Excalibur will spin quite nicely pivoting and turning about the mast. Have your crew make ready the lines and fenders, and give clear instructions on how you will be docking. Have bow, stern, and spring lines ready. The recommended dock position is stern in with port side tie. This allows easiest access to and from the boat across the port stern. This position also allows the easiest docking. 18 of 51 Rev D March 2014

19 Boat Operations Excalibur will spin about the mast quite nicely. Once adequately aligned with the slip, move into the slip. Figure 23 Approaching the dock If possible, back the boat in to the slip, with a crew member on the port stern step. This gives the helmsman the best view, and easiest for the crew to secure the aft dock line.) The crewman can easily reach a cleat on the dock without having to leave the boat. Always approach the slip/dock from the downwind side. Landing with wind blowing you off of the dock. (If the winds are so severe as to make docking dangerous to the boat or crew, go to a slip that is safer. The boat can be relocated later) Case 1: Figure 24 Landing with wind off the dock, Case 1 Place crewman on swim step. Angle in and bring the crewman to the cleat Crewman ties stern line to cleat on the dock. Swing the bow in to the dock by placing both engines in forward. Hold the boat against the dock while securing the rest of the dock lines. 19 of 51 Rev D March 2014

20 Boat Operations Case 2 ============================================= Figure 25 Landing with wind off the dock, Case 2 Place crewman on swim step with stern line. Lock the wheel. (avoids rudders flipping when moving backwards. Bring crewman to cleat on end of dock with engines. Secure stern line to cleat Swing bow in line to the dock Give midship line to crewman (This way he can pull the boat to the dock if necessary) Release sternline and quickly move into the slip. Secure sternline on chosen cleat. Secure midship line. Release lock on wheel. Secure rest of docklines Once the stern line is secure the bow can be pulled to the dock by placing the engines in forward. Once the boat is stable against the dock, remaining dock lines on the rail can be easily reached from the dock and the boat secured. ====================================================================== MOORING CANS (BUOYS) The Washington State Parks sticker on Excalibur allows you to use the mooring cans in the marine parks for free. You only need to register at the kiosk, usually located at the head of the docks. Mooring cans have a metal triangle at the top, upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is attached to the chain which secures your boat. 20 of 51 Rev D March 2014 Tie the ends of the dock lines onto the port and starboard bow cleats. Have a crew member direct you into the wind slowly to the buoy. Once the buoy is under the bow take the boat hook and connect on to the top ring of the buoy and pull it up so you can run the dock line through and back to the starboard cleat, repeat on port side. ANCHORING Excalibur carries

21 Boat Operations 22 # Fortress w 15 ft chain & 200 ft rhode 45 # ROCNA 150 ft of chain & 150 ft rhode. Washdown fitting, and hose located in port foredeck locker. The windlass is controlled by heel switches on the bow rocker switch on the port side of the helm Windlass and wash down breakers are located on the panel next to cockpit/salon steps. You will have to untie the tongue of the bridle from the anchor chain to release the anchor. (Remember the know you are untying. You will be retying it when you have let out sufficient chain or rhode.). The windlass can be used to lower the anchor. (About 2 ft / second) Back the anchor in with a short burst in reverse from the engine. Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions. If the anchorage is less crowded, more scope is always a better option. The holding power of the anchor increases greatly as more scope is added. Push red button to turn off breaker Push Lever counter clockwise to turn on. Use Rolling Hitch on chain or rhode. Figure 26 Windlass Breaker The new 90 Amp breaker is located just port of the salon/cockpit steps. To turn on, rotate the lever counter clockwise until it snaps into position and is not visible. To turn off, push the red button to release the lever. The anchor rhode and chains are located under the fore deck with access through a large hatch in the foredeck. Setting the anchor: If the anchorage is crowded, put down at least a 3 to 1 scope (60 feet of chain/rode for 20 feet of water at highest tide). Figure 27 Bridle used to secure anchor A bridle is used to keep the boat from sailing back and forth while at anchor. It has each end tied to the respective forward cleat on the bow. In the center it has a loop and a tongue of 5/8 braded line Once sufficient chain is out, secure the bridle tongue to the chain with a 'Rolling Hitch'. Then let out additional chain so that the bridle is taught and the chain is slack. Color markers are placed every 40 feet (orange, blue, and green) on the 150 ft chain and every 30 ft on the rode (both main & secondary anchors) 21 of 51 Rev D March 2014

22 Boat Operations Figure 31 Rolling Hitch 3 Figure 28 Bridle deployed on chain. Be sure that the bridle is free to follow the chain over the roller Tying a Rolling Hitch Figure 32 Rolling Hitch 4 Figure 29 Rolling Hitch 1 Figure 33 Rolling Hitch 5 Figure 30 Rolling Hitch 2 Figure 34 Rolling Hitch 6 22 of 51 Rev D March 2014

23 Boat Operations Figure 35 Rolling Hitch 7 Figure 39 Rolling Hitch 11 Raising the anchor: The engines have to be running any time the windlass is to be used. Please use the washdown hose to rinse seaweed and dirt from the rhode, chain and anchor. Debris on the chain and rhode will decompose while in the locker and stink. The chain and births share the same air. Figure 36 Rolling Hitch 8 The washdown pump switch and windlass breaker are located on the salon step panel. The through hull for the washdown pump is located underneath the floor of the hanging locker forward of the port birth. Figure 37 Rolling Hitch 9 Figure 40 Washdown hose connector & deck fitting Figure 38 Rolling Hitch 10 The hose fitting and hose for the wash-down are located in the port foredeck locker. A pair of channel lock pliers (tool box under starboard settee) can be used to secure the hose fitting to the deck fitting of the washdown. 23 of 51 Rev D March 2014

24 Boat Operations Never use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor. You can also use the helmsman to assist in moving the boat foreword. by pointing to the anchor location with the boat hook stored on the port side hand rail on top of the salon roof. Chain Fall Tube Chain Rhode Pile After the anchor is raised and secure: Turnoff the windlass breaker and wash down pump switch on the Salon Steps Panel. close the through hull valve in the forward port birth hanging locker. replace the floor plate of the hanging locker Raising the anchor/rhode if the windlass is not working A chain hook and short line are hung on the starboard pulpit. They can be used with a suitable line from the port foredeck locker. Either tie the line to the rhode with a rolling hitch, or use the chain hook on the chain to raise the anchor with the winch on the port side of the mast Re-Charging batteries while on the hook. Figure 41 Anchor chain & Rhode If you have let out 60 ft or more of chain, someone will have to knock over the chain pile before it stacks so high that no more chain will fall into the locker. If you have let out rhode, you will have to have someone below to pile the rhode to the aft starboard corner of the chain locker. This leaves enough room for the chain to fall naturally and possibly not pile up, stopping the chain in the fall tube. Rhode - Chain Transition The windlass handles pulling up the rhode quite nicely until it comes to the place where the rhode is attached to the chain. The rhode/chain joint will not be taken down with continuous pressure from the windlass. You can: Use short pulses on the windlass. Have someone in the chain locker pull the rhode down as you have the windlass on. (You would have someone there already to manage the piles of chain and rhode) The generator or engine alternators can be used to charge the batteries. Connect the generator to the Shore 1 30 amp power chord with the amp adapter in the port transom locker. The best usage of the engines or generator is when the batteries can accept large currents. This minimizes the amount of time needed to This is the Bulk charging phase of the charging cycle. Begin recharging at 200 amp hours of usage. When the charge rate drops below 20 amps, it would be better to charge later with the engines under way or on shore power. You will be charging for hours if you are trying to top off the batteries from the engines or generator. DODGER AND BIMINI Excalibur is equipped with a dodger and bimini Use only 'Plexi' and the micro-fiber cloth supplied for cleaning the dodger Isinglass and Plexiglas 24 of 51 Rev D March 2014

25 Boat Operations salon windows. They are in the AC Panel #2 cubby hole. You may rinse the dodger and salon windows with fresh water with a gentle spray. There is a fresh water hose outlet with hose in the forward port cockpit cubby hole. Settee Privacy/Sun Curtains Canvas curtains are available to cover the salon windows completely, or partially as desired. The forward curtain may be folded back on itself to either side when desired Folding and extending the bimini is generally a 2 person job. It also requires stepping on the helm seat to fold or extend the bimini. Folding/Extending the bimini is Best Done while Stationary. The bimini aft flap is bungeed to the dingy davit. When the bimini is to be stowed in the aft position, the flap can be wrapped underneath and then over the bimini bows and re bungeed to the dinghy davit. Figure 43 Salon Privacy/Sun Curtains You may have to step on the helm seat. This is awkward if someone is having to tend the helm while the boat is underway. PRIVACY/SUN Curtains' Salon Step curtain A curtain with snaps is stowed in the Radar Cubby hole that can be hung on the inside of the salon step door. Figure 44 Salon Privacy/Sun curtain folded, folds either side. Take note of the points on each zipper joint. The finished side of each zipper is on the outside. Remembering the nature of the zipper joint will help you determine what goes where. Figure 42 Salon Step Privacy Curtain, batteries, Flashlights in Radar Cubby hole 25 of 51 Rev D March 2014

26 Boat Operations Foredeck Folding Chairs Figure 45 Enjoying the foredeck The foredeck can be a wonderful place to enjoy the view, either at anchor or underway. 6 folding chairs and 3 tables are stored in the forward hold for your pleasure SETTEE / BIRTH The Settee can be converted to a queen size birth. Bi-fold platform Slat Table & Post Slot Figure 46 Converting Settee to Birth Fold the table forward and lift it off of the post Pull up the post and lay both on the flooring between the seats. Lay down the bi-fold platform Take the slats from behind the starboard seat backs and slide into the slots Lay the seat cushions in the space Lay the arm rest cushions into the remaining space. When you replace the seat backs, it will be easier to place the lib of the lower tab on the inboard side ot the wooden strip if you have picked up the bottom cushion. 26 of 51 Rev D March 2014

27 Boat Systems BOAT SYSTEMS Boat Equipment & Systems Manuals are located on the shelf above the foot of the port birth. Figure 47 Boat & Equipment Systems Manuals SEACOCKS & STRAINERS Sea cocks are open when their handles are in line with plumbing (typically vertical), and closed when perpendicular to plumbing (typically horizontal). All sea cocks (except as noted herein) are normally left open while cruising. Please leave all open when returning the boat. Seacock locations (also refer to thru-hull diagram): Raw water engine intakes (under and aft of the hatches on the companionway decks) Reverse cycle air-conditioning (inboard and aft of the port engine) Refrigeration unit (inboard of the starboard engine) Depth sounder (port companionway bottom step) Knot meter(starboard companionway step) Washdown pump (under hatch at button of locker forward of port birth, (Normally closed)??? (under hatch at button of locker forward of starboard birth, (Normally closed) 27 of 51 Rev D March 2014

28 Boat Systems Figure 48 Seacocks & Strainers CONTROL INSTRUMENT BREAKER PANELS Engine instrument readout Secondary AC Breakers Nav Instruments, Radio AM/FM CD player TV Dish Auto Remote Autohelm Main AC & DC Panel Aft A/C Magnum Battery monitor Salon Cubby Hole - Breakers, fuses & Engine battery switch Salon Step Panel Forward A/C Control Figure 49 Controls Breakers & Instrument panels ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Excalibur has two electrical systems, 110 volts AC and 12 volts DC. It is important to understand these two systems are completely separate and isolated from one another. 28 of 51 Rev D March 2014

29 Boat Systems Figure 51 AC Panel #1 Figure 50 Main AC & DC Panel 12 Volt Panel Main AC Panel How ever, there is a 2.8 KW inverter that can be used to power the AC systems. Extensive electrical diagrams are kept on the book shelf above the port birth, in the Owners Manual and also in a separate binder. Port side Starboard side Water Heater Forward Heat Exchanger AC panel #2 is located behind the radar screen in the Radar cubby hole. 110-Volt AC System Excalibur is equipped with the capacity to plug into dockside shore power (110 volt AC) using the heavy yellow shore power cord. This system powers everything on the AC circuit breaker panels AC panel #1 is located at the Nav station. 110 volt AC wall outlets Port & Starboard Alternate Battery charger( does not work, (leave off) Water heater Figure 52 AC Panel #2 Microwave AFT reverse cycle air conditioner. Air Conditioner Pump Charger/Inverter 29 of 51 Rev D March 2014 Your AC Source will either be Shore power or Battery Power. Use the table below to coordinate your AC power. Using the generator plugged into line 1 will be the same as Shore Power Line 1.

30 Boat Systems Shore Power Battery Power AC Source Selector 1 Inverter AC Panel 1 Water Heater Air Cond Settee & Births AC Panel 2 Microwave Air Cond Heads & Gally As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed OFF OFF As Needed OFF Air Cond Pump OFF Charger On OFF Magnum Panel Charge On OFF Invert OFF On Figure 53 Setting power options Connecting to shore power: Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 30 amps, 20 amps, or 15 amps). If necessary, add a shore power cord adapter located in the compartment forward of the navigation station. The procedure to hook up to shore power is as follows: Make sure the AC Main circuit breaker is off. Turn off the circuit breaker located at the shore side outlet on the dock. Connect the plug to the shore side outlet. Give the plug a small twist clockwise to lock. Turn on the circuit breaker at the dock. Turn on the AC Main circuit breaker and any of the circuit breakers for the 110 volt AC systems desired. If you have lost power to the 110 volt outlets, check the Ground Fault Interrupters. There are 3 GFI outlets that control all of the AC outlets. Microwave Starboard outlets port outlets Microwave GFI Figure 55 Shore power connections on transom If you have only one line, connect to shore power 1. Starboard outlets GFI Figure 54 Starboard GFI The GFI for the port side outlets is located at the Nav. station under the DC outlets. If two lines are used, make sure the AC Source rotary switch is rotated to '1 & 2' The shore power cord coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bowline. On shore power, the electrical outlets will be functional under the 110 volt AC system. They 30 of 51 Rev D March 2014

31 Boat Systems will not work away from the dock unless the inverter is being used. Port, Starboard, Microwave, and most AC power breakers are 30 amp. Do not use more than 2 of the following 15 amp devices at any time or you will be blowing breakers. 15 Amp devices. microwave toaster oven electric floor heaters coffee pot water heater air conditioning / heating heat exchanges The water heater comes on intermittently. Check the breaker, and turn off if you continually are blowing upstream breakers. The momentary power used by running the microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven can be tolerated by the house battery bank. (Check the amount of AMP hours you have used. Magnum power panel over the AC panel) See XXXX 12 Volt DC System This system is powered by the house bank of batteries aboard Excalibur and powers everything onboard not powered by the 110 volt AC system. The main House-#1/All / Engine-#2 rotary selector is located on the panel portside of the salon steps. The house batteries are #1 on the salon step battery selector switch and are located 1) 2 in the port side of the salon steps, 2) 2 behind the salon steps. Total Amp hours usable from the main house bank is ~350 Amp Hours. The number of amp hours can be read from the Magnum power panel which is above the AC/DC panel. Generator A Honda 4 stroke 2000 watt generator is stowed either in the forward hold. Fuel for the generator is stowed in the starboard transom locker. An adapter from 15 amp to 30 amp is stored in the port transom locker. Use the 30 amp cable connected to Line 1 power stowed on the port transom rail to connect to the adapter. Bulk charging rate frion the generator can be 80 AMP. Combined with either engine, over 100 amp. Set all switches to what you would use when connected to shore power. Figure 56 Magnum Battery Monitor - reading AMP Hours The batteries can be recharged, from shore power, the generator or the engines when underway. Recharge when the amp hours used reach ~200 to be conservative. (The shore power chord and 15 to 30 amp adapter can be used with the generator located in the starboard cockpit lazarette) The engine start batteries are located behind and port side of each engine. Their On/Off rotary switch for each is located on the bulkhead on the port side of each engine. 31 of 51 Rev D March 2014

32 The Port engine-#1 /All/ #2-Starboard engine rotary selector is located on the port side of the upper Salon cubby hole behind the salon steps. Boat Systems When at anchor and/or not on shore power, turn the House/Engine battery selector to #1 (House bank) This way even if the House battery is low you will still have power to start the engine. The engine batteries are charged from the house bank via battery isolators located in the cubby hole behind the salon steps. If you need the house batteries to help start the engines, turn both battery selectors to 'All' Note -- Do not change the position of the battery switches while the engine is running, or the alternator diodes will be damaged. Change positions with the engine off. The running, steaming, and anchor lights are all controlled from the electrical panel above the navigation table. Interior lights are also powered from a circuit breaker on this panel. Each interior light also has an individual switch at each fixture. There are two 12 volt auxiliary plugs (cigarette lighter plugs). Both are located above navigation table, The Shower pump switch on the DC control panel has to be on for either to have power. The one marked 20 amp can be used for the emergency bilge pump. When not connected to shore power, the house battery is providing all power. Avoid draining the batteries by using power sparingly at anchor: - Turn off systems not in use such as instruments, VHF, autopilot, running lights, steaming lights, tank indicators, stereo, etc. If you do not need the diesel forced air heater, it may be turned off as well. Monitor the use of onboard electricity carefully with your voltmeter located at the navigation station. Figure 57 Battery voltage table Troubleshooting Electrical Systems 1. Battery running low. Signs of this are lights dimming, stereo not working. Immediately start engine and run for a period of time at 1600 RPM 2. Unable to start the engine due to low battery. Place both battery master switches on BOTH and retry. If engine starts, recharge as above. If it does not work, see engine troubleshooting or contact AYC for instructions. SANITATION SYSTEM Manual Marine Head The head contains a vanity with sink, a showerhead, and a marine toilet with hand operated pump for flushing. Heads are easily plugged by 2-ply tissue, Kleenex, hair, tampons, or paper towels. The only things that go into the head are body waste and a small amount of special marine toilet paper. The person who plugs a head is responsible for unplugging it. To operate the head: Move the lever to the wet position and pump to wet the bowl. Use the head minimal or no toilet paper (marine only). Pump the bowl again in the wet position until the bowl is clear. After the bowl is clear pump several more times to clear the lines. Move the lever to dry and pump the bowl empty. 32 of 51 Rev D March 2014

33 Boat Systems The starboard head is electric, and uses fresh water from the water tanks. The control plate is located on the forward bulkhead of the head. You can choose to: 1. Put water in the bowl 2. Drain water from the bowl 3. Drain and fill the bowl at the same time. <= Wet.Dry => Figure 58 Port Manual Head 5. IMPORTANT: Always leave the lever on dry when not in use to prevent water from flooding back into the boat.. Pump the toilet dry slowly, to draw the lube into the handle unit. This head has a 'flat bottom'. Large floating stool will not go down the drain. Either let it soak for a while to make it soft, or "Flush as you go." The effluent goes to the starboard holding tank. If the tank becomes full, the waste can be directed to the port tank by switching the valve on the starboard tank waste line. Starboard holding tank Starboard Electric Head Add Water Tank switching valve Figure 60 Starboard waste transfer valve Add Water & Pump Out Pump Out Figure 59 Electric Starboard head control Holding Tanks Head contents go to the holding tank on the respective side. the holding tanks are approximately 30 gallons each. located behind the engines. Figure about 1 gallon per use. 33 of 51 Rev D March 2014

34 Boat Systems Inspect the level of each tank daily. Place a flashlight on the top of the tank, and note where the height of the shadow of the contents. With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. Check the tanks daily to determine when you will need to pump out. Pumping out: Locate the nearest pump-out station and consult the directions there. The holding tank caps are located on the port cockpit deck. Apply tight seal with the pump nozzle and remove effluent. Open the valve of the hose slowly or the momentum of the liquid rising will cause a disgusting geyser of sewage. Rinse the tank with hose water and repeat the pump-out. Flush the pump-out hose with sea water and replace. Place ½ cup of holding tank deodorant in the toilet bowl and flush through. Tighten the holding tank cap on the boat. DO NOT CONFUSE THE HOLDING TANK CAPS AND THE DIESEL FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh Water Tank/s Excalibur has two 70 gallon water tanks (one each beneath the starboard & port births). with 2 valves to switch from one tank to the other located behind the batteries in the locker on the port side of the salon steps. The upper valve switches the water pump pressurized water. The lower, the hand pump on the galley sink. To refill the tank/s, remove the filler caps located on the port and starboard side of the fore deck. Waste water from the sinks drains overboard through various thru-hulls located under the sinks. Water Tank Switching valves If the water pump runs incessantly, this most likely means that you have drained all of the available water from the tank being used. The water tank gauges will not work unless the water pressure breaker is on (DC panel). When the breaker is off, the gauges both read full. Check the gauges and switch to the other tank. The valves are located in the rear of the cabinet port of the salon steps. Figure 61 Fresh water tank switching valves Handle Up position- Port Tank Electric Water Pump Valve Galley hand pump valve You will then have to open the cold side of any faucet to relieve any back pressure so the pump can clear the line of air and create enough suction to pull water from the tank now connected. Once the tanks are switched, you may have to bleed the air from the hot and cold lines at each faucet & shower. Attach the hose to the dock spigot and let run for a minute before inserting into deck fitting. Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank opening. 34 of 51 Rev D March 2014 If you run completely out of water, SHUT OFF THE WATER HEATER on the electrical panel, as serious damage can occur if it is empty and electric heating is ON.!

35 Boat Systems Fresh Water Pump The fresh water pump is located on the inboard bulkhead of the port engine room. Activate the pump at the electrical panel by turning on the circuit breaker. The spare fresh water pump is located in the port cockpit locker. If the water pump continues to run for more than a few seconds, you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening a faucet. Water Heater The water heater has a 11 gallon capacity tank, and can be heated with the Wabasto heating system or the 110 volt AC heating elements. (Breaker on the AC panel #1 at the Nav. station.) when connected to shore power. Do not use the water heater if the water tank level is very low. The heating elements may overheat if 'on' and there is no water in the heater. Be sure to turn the water heater breaker off when not on shore power. The Wabasto diesel heat system will heat the water in the tank at any time. ( The water heater is located high on the inside inboard transom of the port engine room. breaker has to be on to power the antenna dish and the 12 volt outlets at the Nav. station. The showers can be used as drying rooms by running the heat and opening the hatches in the head. Combining the aft heat system with the Wabasto heating vent in the head will create a fine drying area. Transom fresh water shower is located on the transom behind the helm. Cockpit Fresh Water Spigot: (located in the forward cubby hole of the port cockpit seat). can be used with a gentle spray to gently wash the Isinglass on the dodger and the Lexan settee windows. GALLEY SYSTEMS Propane Stove/Oven The galley has a two burner propane stove with oven. It is fueled from a propane tank located on the aft deck outboard of the starboard cockpit. The manual valve on the top of the tank should be kept closed whenever the stove is not in use. When opening the valve, turn until it is all the way open and just snug, otherwise gas may seep around the valve stem. Showers You will have to run the hot water for a short while before the water gets hot. The curtain rod can swing in or out of the shower, providing more room when desired. Hatches are available to let the moisture escape. Shower pump switches are located on the aft inboard bulkhead of each shower stall. The shower pumps and filters are located on the inboard bulkhead of each engine room just aft of the engine room door.. Figure 62 Propane Tank The shower pump breaker on the DC panel has to be on for the pumps to operate. THe same 35 of 51 Rev D March 2014 To turn the propane on: Check to see burners and oven are turned off. Turn on the propane tank valve.

36 Boat Systems Turn on the circuit breaker switch marked Propane on the electrical panel. To light the burners: 1. Turn burner knob on and continue to hold the knob in while pushing the spark button or clicking the handheld butane lighter to light the burner. (Should the burner not light, be certain that you push the knob in as you turn it back off). 2. Continue to hold the knob in for 10 to 15 seconds, as it needs to warm the thermo-coupler before it will stay lit to avoid gas leakage. To light the oven or broiler: 1. Push and turn the oven/broiler knob to the desired position. Hold the button in while clicking the handheld butane lighter to light the broiler/ oven. Hold the button in for 10 to 15 seconds, as it needs to warm the thermo-coupler before it will stay lit to avoid gas leakage. Should the broiler or oven not light, be certain that you push the knob in as you turn it back off. After using the stove or oven: 1. Turn the propane solenoid switch off. 2. Close the valve on the propane tank before retiring for the evening, and at the end of your charter. A full tank of propane normally lasts a little more than two weeks. Refrigeration >> Figure 63 Freezer Refrigerator Check to make sure the refrigeration circuit breaker is on at the salon step panel. It should have been turned on before you boarded and be at the desired temperatures., about -20 for the freezer and for the refrigerator. There is a thermometer for each side. Do not turn off the refrigeration to save power overnight. The plastic containers are provided to help with the stacking of food items in the depth of the units. An ice cube tray is also supplied. The refrigeration unit is in the starboard engine room. When operating, the seawater is pumped overboard in the space between the hulls under the cockpit. It cerates the sound of tinkling water at the heads and galley sink.. Putting the stopper in the drains of the head and galley sink will reduce the sound. Barbeque The barbecue is mounted on the aft starboard railing. The regulator is located in the chart table. reattach a propane bottle to the regulator. Carefully light the unit with its ignition switch. The barbecue generates a lot of heat and cooks hot and fast. Please clean up the BBQ when finished using it to prevent grease and dirt from soiling the boat. Note: Propane bottles are not stocked by AYC. You will need to purchase one if extras are not found on board. Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces. Store these bottles in the locker or the cubby holes of the starboard cockpit. Ensure flammable materials are not near the barbecue. HEATING SYSTEMS Excalibur is equipped with: Wabasto diesel forced air furnace. Two 120 volt reverse cycle heat exchangers. One for the galley and heads. The other for the settee and births v portable floor heaters of 51 Rev D March 2014

37 Wabasto Forced Air Diesel Furnace Boat Systems On/Off ; Cockpit Switch; Salon Thermostat Birth & Head Wabasto Forced hot air vents Hi-Off-Low Switches Settee Cockpit Burner Figure 64 Wabasto heating vents Wabasto is a diesel fired hydronic forced air heating system. A pipe of hot water circulates throughout the boat to the fan heat exchangers. Wabasto cockpit 3 speed fan switch Figure 65 Wabasto Master Switch The system heats: 11 gallon hot water tank cockpit settee births and heads Wabasto Master switch The Master On/Off switch, and cockpit fan speed controls are located above the AC-DC power panel at the Nav Station. Fan speed controls for the salon are located on the aft facing panel of the settee benches. The head - birth speed controls are located next to the vent in the heads. The cockpit fan speed control is located next to the master switch at the chart table. You can use a blanket over your legs to capture the heat. Allow the air to flow up between you and the blanket to warm your entire body. With the master switch on, if the water tank or salon thermostat, or any of the fan switches are on, the pump and oil fired heater turn on. The port engine water and 110 volt are the only heat available for hot water. After about 1 hour of running the port engine the water in the tank should be up to temperature. Space Heater (110 Volt AC) A 110 volt AC space heater (port companionway locker) can be used when connected to shore power. Be sure to place this heater away from flammable materials when it is turned on. 37 of 51 Rev D March 2014

38 Boat Systems REVERSE CYCLE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM Running either system requires turning on the 'Pump Breaker in the Radar Cubby Hole Panel Aft System. The breaker for this system is located in the Radar Cubby hole. The control panel is located on the aft bulkhead of the port companionway. Press to cycle Temperature display to: Set or Actual temperature Figure 67 Foreword AC/Heat controller ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS All electronics manuals are located on the shelf in the port companionway. VHF Radio Excalibur is equipped with a marine VHF radio. ' Figure 66 Aft AC/Heat controller Forward Reverse Cycle System The breaker for this system is located at the bottom of the Nav. Station AC Panel The panel is located above the starboard birth The microphone is located on the inside port bulkhead of the Salon/cockpit door. The radio dial/controller is located over the Nav. Station. The switch under the controller will send the sound either to the salon or the cockpit as marked. Speakers for VHF Radio The VHF and AM/FM/CD radio output can be piped into either the Cockpit or the Salon The switch is over the chart table and has 3 positions: Cockpit / Off / Salon. If the switch is vertical, the speakers are turned off. Global Positioning System (GPS) A fixed mount Garmin GPS is mounted on the binnacle. Refer to the onboard Garmin manual for operating instruction. 38 of 51 Rev D March 2014

39 Boat Systems Depth Sounder/Knot Meter/Wind Speed These instruments are B&G series mounted on both the binnacle and above the Nav. Each have covers which should be in place when not in use. When removed, store them in the hatch just starboard of the helm seat/ or in the chart table. The depth sounder should provide reliable readings in shallow waters. Occasionally it will get confused while in deep waters. "Watch Alarm Sounds" press 'Depth' on either the helm or chart table instruments. Occasionally the B&G Lap Timer goes off and an alarm sounds. You can turn off the lap timer alarm by pressing the 'Depth' button on the panel at the helm or at the chart table. foredeck where you can sit at your leisure and navigate with a spectacular view of the islands. AM/FM Stereo Radio 10 pack CD Player The AM/FM stereo radio CD player is located in the port companionway locker. It operates like a normal car radio. The radio breaker on the DC panel must be on for the AM/FM radio to operate A remote controller for the radio is velcro-ed to the foreword wall of the port companionway TV/DVD Player with remote controllers TV/DVD and Direct TV controller are located in a basket on the shelf of the settee. The player and TV are on the starboard GFI outlet. Dish TV (IN FOR REPAIR) Please note that the Dish TV system will not operate very well in the rain, cloudy days, and if there are obstructions between the dish and the satellites over the horizon to the south. (Masts, shrouds, burgees, trees etc.) Figure 68 Turning off the B&G Lap Timer AUTOHELM Excalibur is equipped with a B&G autohelm and remote autohelm. Refer to the onboard B&G manual for operating instructions. The remote control is coiled up and stowed under the water tank switching valves on the port side of the salon steps. There are times when the system needs to be re-booted. The receiver is plugged into a power strip located behind the microwave. Rather than pull the plug, turn off the power strip, wait the 20 seconds, and turn it back on. The satellite dish is located on top of the starboard dinghy davit pole. It is 12 volt and powered by the shower pump breaker on the DC control panel, and a toggle switch above the Nav. station. It can be taken to the cockpit for navigating underneath the dodger in foul weather. It will also reach forward through the settee hatch to the 39 of 51 Rev D March 2014

40 Boat Systems 20 amp 12 volt bilge pump outlet Dish Automatic Locater ON/Off toggle switch Figure 69 Satellite Dish switch & 12 volt DC outlets When the toggle is in the up position, the dish searching system is on and you can hear the gears as it searches for the satellites. Please turn the Dish Locater switch off when not in use. Otherwise it will wear the motor and gears. Operating directions will be found on the port companionway shelf, and some hints on the side of the microwave. BBX Wireless 12 volt outlet Port 120 v AC GFI The advantage of BBX is that the installed antenna, router, Every time you enter a new marina, you have to log onto a local marina network. The same for this BBX installation. The advantage is that the antenna and modem will be able to isolate and connect to the wireless signal with much greater range, and less interference. The wireless router makes the onboard system private to the users on the boat. Figure 70 BBX System Components BBX (Broadband Express Marine Network) has broadcast antennas in most of the marinas in the Northwest. (go to for a map and listing of the locations.) The system operates in the same way as your cable/dsl wireless systems at home, with one exception. Each time the power is cut off, the modem loses the last selection of wireless signals to connect to. Logon information for the wireless signal desired has to be entered each time the system is turned on, same as connecting to a new wireless connection in each new marina. This is done with a computer attached to the Ethernet cable at the base of the 12 vold DC connecters at the navigation station. Once logged on, the wireless boat network 'Excalibur' system will be usable for any wireless capable systems aboard, and the ROKU player. User ID and password information is posted at the Navigation Station BILGE PUMPS Excalibur is equipped with a bilge pump in each hull with separate automatic float switches. The pump master switches located on the electrical panel will turn the pump on for testing. However 40 of 51 Rev D March 2014

41 Boat Systems the pumps are permanently wired for automatic operation. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation. Auxiliary, hand operated, bilge pumps are located on the aft seatback on each side of the cockpit. Handles are stowed beneath the hatch starboard of the helm seat. purpose. An additional electric bilge pump is located under the port settee seat. It is 12 volt with a chord long enough to reach the 20 amp 12 volt outlet above the power panel at the Nav. Station. (Be sure the Shower pump breaker is turned on the DC control Panel. Hand bilge pumps are located on the aft wall of each cockpit seat. The bilge pump handles are located under the hatch just starboard of the helm seat. Hand bilge pump/s Figure 71 Hand operated bilge pump 41 of 51 Rev D March 2014

42 Safety Equipment SAFETY EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit The ship s first aid kit is located in the crab pot located under the starboard aft seat of the settee. Please notify AYC of any items used from this kit during your trip so they may be replaced. Fire Extinguishers There are 4 fire extinguishers aboard. 3 - Halon for petroleum and electrical Located 1 Starboard side of salon steps. 1 each on the entrance bulkhead of each head 1 - ABC - wood, fabric, petroleum, electrical port companionway bulkhead You suspect a fire in the engine room, look through fire portal in the door to the engine room. If there is a fire, inject the Halon fire extinguisher through the portal in bursts. Have someone else bring the other Halon fire extinguishers to you if needed. Lastly, you may have to open the door and use the ABC extinguisher from the salon. The ABC fire extinguisher leaves a residue that is hard to clean up. However Use it if needed in short bursts. Do not open the door before the fire is extinguished. Signaling Flares The emergency flares are in the starboard cockpit locker and the hatch just starboard of the helm seat. Life Jackets Personal flotation devices (PFD life jackets) are stored loose and in a bag in the starboard cockpit lazarette. 6-adult, 2-children, and a seat cushion. 42 of 51 Rev D March 2014

43 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING SPARES & Tools The engine spares box is stowed in the port cockpit locker. oil filters raw water impellers manual head pump fresh water pump engine belts other small parts. Spare light bulbs are stowed in the Nav. Station Batteries and flashlights are in the Radar Display Chubby Hole Tool kits are stowed under the aft starboard settee seat. Craftsman mechanics tool set black box with pliers, channel locks green box with miscellaneous electrical parts Figure 72 Tool boxes located under starboard settee 43 of 51 Rev D March 2014

44 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY, TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES.. No 12 volt power. Occasionally someone pushes the garbage container against the panel port of the salon steps. If they do, it can toggle the master 12 Volt DC switch to 'Off' Check that switch before doing any more diagnostic work. ENGINE PROBLEMS Engine Overheating: 1. Immediately shut engine down. The most likely cause is clogging of the sea water strainer. This condition may be preceded by black smoke from the exhaust. Follow procedure above to clear the strainer. Check to be sure water is exiting with the exhaust. If water is not exiting with the exhaust, then check the sea strainer. If it is full of sea weed or eel grass, close the raw water intake then open the sea strainer and clean out, replace cover and open the raw water intake valve. 2. If seawater is getting to the engine, the next likely cause is low coolant level. Check the coolant level by observing the expansion tank. If coolant level is low, add coolant from the premixed jug. Never open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as this could cause severe burns. Alternator Failure: The port engine has an 85 amp alternator, the starboard, a 100 amp. If you are cruising, you can cruise on either engine and charge the batteries. The port engine is preferred because it is newer and will also heat the water in the hot water tank. With the Wabasto water heater, you can use the starboard engine and still have hot water when you arrive at your destination. Diesel engines will run without an alternator. If the other engine is running, it can charge the batteries. Engine Dies And Won t Restart: Contact AYC immediately. Remember, you do have another engine. Once underway, you have enough water over the rudder for steerage. Depending on the engine, you will be able to turn in one direction, but not the other while going dead slow. If you are in tight quarters, do not try to maneuver the boat on one engine. Starboard engine. Check to see that the cutoff handle hasn't been pulled out. Low Oil Pressure: 1. Immediately shut engine down. 2. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary. Use care not to overfill oil. 3. If the engine oil level is not low, DO NOT RESTART. Contact AYC or other personnel listed on the emergency contact list in the gray manual. 44 of 51 Rev D March 2014

45 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING Emergency Shutdown Starboard engine 1. The fuel cutoff cable attaches to a lever on the fore starboard side of the engine. Pushing the lever aft will cut off the fuel to the engine. 2. Turn off the fuel valve above the fuel filter. Eventually the engine will run out of fuel. The fuel system will have to be bled of air before the engine can be started again. Port Engine 1. There is an orange manual solenoid on the aft inboard side of the engine. Push the button to stop the engine. or 2. Turn off the fuel valve above the fuel filter. Eventually the engine will run out of fuel. The fuel system will have to be bled of air before the engine can be started again. Figure 73 Hand held switch to short starter solenoid terminals Locate the appropriate starter solenoid terminals on port side of the engine. Attach the starter switch to the leads indicated in the image below. Engines won't start Engine won't turn over at all. Check the voltage for the engine battery. The readout and battery selector toggle are above the Main DC panel. Make sure the engine battery Of/Off selector on the bulkhead port of each engine is on. There could be a problem with the neutral sensor on the shift lever, or the wiring to the start button or key. Find the starter hand switch in the chart table at the Nav. station. (I prefer to use the switch instead of shorting the terminals on the solenoid with a screwdriver) Figure 74 Starter solenoid terminals to short Have someone at the helm to handle the throttle. (Make sure the engine is in neutral) Press the hand starter switch. The engine will turn over. Once started, disconnect the hand starter and follow normal engine procedures. Call AYC for further guidance on the real problem. Not enough power to turn the engine over rapidly enough to start. Set the Salon Step Battery selector to all (Port of salon steps) Set the Salon Step Cubby Hole selector to all. (Upper panel behind the salon steps) Try the engine again. Reset the selectors to original position. (Cubby hole to off, main selector to 1 - House battery) Call AYC and inform them of the problem. 45 of 51 Rev D March 2014

46 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING Propane stove won't work. There is a spare camping stove stowed in the hold forward of the starboard birth hanging locker. You can use it with the can of propane gas given to you by AYC for the barbecue. CALL AYC Inboard side of Reset button ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS Batteries won't charge from shore power. Make sure you have shore power. Check to make sure the inverter/charger breaker on the AC panel #2 (Radar Cubby Hole) is on. You may have to re-boot the inverter (located aft of the port engine on the port bulkhead) Green Light Figure 76 Green light and reset button on the bottom of the inverter aft of the port engine. RE-boot / Reset the Inverter Turn off all AC sources to the boat. Set AC rotary switch to Shore power. Make sure the inverter and charger switches on AC Panel #2 and the Magnum Battery Monitor are turned off. The inverter is located on the outboard bulkhead aft of the port engine. Figure 77 Re-boot Inverter Instructions Inverter Solar Panel Controller These directions are copied from the Inverter Manual stored on the shelf above the foot of the port birth. If the attempt to re-boot the inverter doesn't work, CALL AYC. Figure 75 Inverter and solar panel controller behind port engine 46 of 51 Rev D March 2014 Using Automotive battery charger A 12 volt battery charger is stowed on the bottom shelf of the port birth cabinet.,

47 EMERGENCY _& TROUBLESHOOTING It can be connected to the appropriate terminals on the battery set behind the salon steps. Plug it in to the outlet just aft of the freezer. Connect black lead here Connect red lead here Figure 78 Accessible battery terminals behind salon steps for 3 step auto-charger. No Power to AC Outlets Check breakers on Main AC panel Check the GFIs for port and starboard Check the AC source rotary switch to make sure it is set correctly. If on shore power, check shore power chord connections and breaker on dock If not shore power, check inverter function on Magnum battery panel check inverter breaker on Secondary AC panel in Radar cubby hole Check for flashing green light on inverter Reboot inverter if necessar STEERING GEAR FAILURE The emergency tiller is stowed in the starboard cockpit lazarette. In the event of steering gear failure There is a fitting in the floor of the port transom locker. Remove the contents, (place in dinghy) and insert the tiller. Remember, Excalibur's twin engines can provide excellent steerage by differentially adjusting the throttles. 47 of 51 Rev D March 2014